2012 Dodge Nitro First generation Service Intervals
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| Condition | Value |
|---|
| Auxiliary drive belt change interval | every 60000 km / 3 years |
| All Dodge gasoline V6 3.7 L EKG engines | every 48000 km / 2 years |
| All other modifications | every 20000 km / 1 year |
| Automatic gearbox oil change interval | every 100000 km / 5 years |
| Brake fluid change interval | every 2 years |
| Differential gear oil test interval | every 36000 km / 18 months |
| Engine timing belt change interval | every 160000 km / 8 years |
| All Dodge gasoline V6 3.7 L EKG engines | every 168000 km / 5 years |
| All other modifications | every 160000 km / 8 years |
| All Dodge gasoline V6 3.7 L EKG engines | every 12000 km / 6 months |
| All other modifications | every 20000 km / 1 year |
| Front axle differential oil check interval | every 36000 km / 18 months |
| Fuel filter change interval | every 40000 km / 2 years |
| 3.7 V6 4WD with gasoline V6 3.7 L 202 HP engine (2007.6–2012.12) | every 96000 km / 4 years |
| Rear axle differential oil change interval | every 20000 km / 1 years |
| All Dodge gasoline V6 3.7 L EKG engines | every 48000 km / 2 years |
| Transmission oil change interval | every 80000 km |
To save your time and money and be safe on the road service your car as prescribed in Dodge Nitro service schedule. Regular service will extend your car live and will save you money in long term.
Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2012 Dodge Nitro user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.
Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Dodge warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.
Table of Contents
- Air Conditioning Compressor Oil Capacity
- Air Conditioning Refrigerant Capacity
- Automatic Transmission Fluid Capacity
- Axle Oil Capacity
- Brake Fluid Capacity
- Cooling Fluid Capacity
- Engine Oil Capacity
- Fluid and Lubricant Specifications
- Gearbox Oil Capacity
- Manual Transmission Oil Capacity
- Brake System Specifications
- Chassis Specifications
- Cooling System Specifications
- Electrical System Specifications
- Emission
- Engine Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Front Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Rear Suspension Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Transmission Fastener Tightening Specifications
- Service Intervals
Conquer your fears and never give up!
DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Dodge Nitro service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.
Doing basic service for your 2012 Dodge Nitro you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.